Mazda 3 Owners Manual: i-ACTIVSENSE

i-ACTIVSENSE is a collective term covering a series of advanced safety and
driver support
systems which make use of a Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and radar sensors.
These
systems consist of active safety and pre-crash safety systems.

These systems are designed to assist the driver in safer driving by reducing the
load on the
driver and helping to avert collisions or reduce their severity. However,
because each system
has its limitations, always drive carefully and do not rely solely on the
systems.

Pre-crash safety technology is designed to assist the driver in averting
collisions or reduce
their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided.

Collision damage reduction in low vehicle speed range

Forward driving

Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)

Camera and Sensors

Forward sensing camera (FSC)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) determines the conditions ahead of the
vehicle while
traveling at night and detects traffic lanes. The following systems also use
the Forward
Sensing Camera (FSC).

High Beam Control system (HBC)

Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)

The Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) is installed at the top of the windshield
near the
rearview mirror.

Refer to Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) on .

Radar sensor (front)

The radar sensor (front) functions by detecting the radio waves reflected off
a vehicle ahead
sent from the radar sensor. The following systems also use the radar sensor
(front).

Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC)

Forward Obstruction Warning (FOW)

The radar sensor (front) is mounted behind the radiator grille.

Refer to Radar Sensor (Front) on .

Laser sensor (front)

The laser sensor (front) emits a near-infrared laser beam and receives the
beam reflected
off the reflective surface of a vehicle in front, and the detected beam is then
used for
measurement. The following systems also use the laser sensor (front).

Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)

The laser sensor (front) is installed at the top of the windshield near the
rearview mirror.

Refer to Laser Sensor (Front) on .

Radar sensors (rear)

The radar sensors (rear) function by detecting the radio waves reflected off
a vehicle
approaching from the rear or an obstruction sent from the radar sensors. The
following
systems also use the radar sensors (rear).

Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

The radar sensors (rear) are installed inside the rear bumper, one each on
the left and right
sides.

The adaptive front lighting system (AFS)
automatically adjusts the headlight beams
to the left or right in conjunction with the
operation of the steering wheel after the
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Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be
flooded (excessive fuel in the engine).
Follow this procedure:
If the engine does not start within
five seconds on the first try, wait ten
seconds and try again.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Depress the accelerator all the way and
hold ...

Flashing the Headlights
To flash the headlights, pull the lever fully
towards you (the headlight switch does not
need to be on).
The headlight high-beam indicator light
in the instrument cluster illuminates
simultaneously. The lever will return to the
normal position when released.
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